Syllabus

Course Code: HD -402    Course Name: Parent and Community Education

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1. Parenthood:
-Meaning, Definition, etc.,
-Different theoretical views
-Tasks of Parenting: Various tasks, etc,.
-How to become competent parents
-Changing concept of parenthood and childhood in modern society
2. Parent and community Education:
-Concept, Definition, Principles, Objectives and Needs, Usage etc,.
2 3. Parents involvement:
-In decision making activities
-Policy development and other activities
4. Involvement of fathers: Need, Role, Importance of father’s in child development
5. Techniques of Parent and community Education:

-Home learning
-Informal meeting, group and individual meetings.
-Parent and toy library
-Parent's corner and workshop
-Demonstration centres
-Open house
-Written and printed materials
3 6. Content of Parent and Community Education
-Developments, Problems, Needs and Rights of children: Meaning, Types, Importance etc.
-Child rearing and Disciplinary techniques: Meaning, Concept, Impact etc.
-Socialization and Parental beliefs in various socio- cultural settings.
-Importance of Nutrition, Hygiene, Health and Play for children: Meaning, Impact etc.
-Family planning: Methods, Types, Importance, Need, etc.
7. Formulating curricula for parent and community education.
-Parent initiated curricula - Need and Assessment techniques.
-Expert oriented curricula- Guidance and Action oriented.
4 8. Contribution of different agencies and community centres in parent and community education.
-Family planning centres: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
-Hospitals: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
-Maternity and child welfare centres: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
-Schools: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
-PTA: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
-ICDS project: Concept, Role, Support etc.,
9. Contribution of various professionals in parent and community education.
10.Training programmes for young parents: Content, Types, Needs etc.,
11.Evaluation of various parent and community education programmes.
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